Planning

Provision of School Catering for London Borough of Barnet

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet has announced a planned procurement for the provision of school catering services, which is currently in the planning stage. This procurement process involves a significant project, with an estimated gross value of £36,000,000 and a contract period set to run from 7th September 2026 to 1st September 2031. Targeting the UKI71 region in London, this opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focused on canteen and catering services. The procurement strategy is classified as above-threshold and will employ standard competitive methods following the issue of further notices. The anticipated date for the release of a future notice is 2nd March 2026.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, notably those experienced in large-scale operations for educational institutions. Companies with a strategic focus on contract catering in public sectors or those aiming to expand their service footprint within the Greater London area would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Business growth can be fostered through the long-term commitment and financial security that a contract of this magnitude offers, along with potential visibility and reputation benefits gained by partnering with a recognised public authority like the London Borough of Barnet.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Catering for London Borough of Barnet

Notice Description

Provision of school catering to schools in the London Borough of Barnet. This is a pipeline notice released to inform the market of forecast procurement activity, the procurement commencement will be subject to issue of further notices. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951962338

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023901-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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